LL Susan Lawrence writes… “Ouch! A poke in the eye is imminent for one of these sparring young males. The jabbing antler was partially broken off, leaving a short, blunt tip still capable of doing serious injury. Although eye injuries … Continue reading →

From Linda Vanetta…“During the last of week January 2015, I took a trip to the Tetons and Yellowstone led by photographers David Hartfield, Bill Lea and Chris Norcott…” In attendance were 6 other fellow photographers. It was a great tour … Continue reading →

This day things started out pretty ordinary, at 6:53AM, with a bear leading us into Cataloochee Valley. Then, I had a talk with the camera about trying to do better… The plan was to make some pixels of an elk … Continue reading →

Memorable images begin with first understanding Graphic tugs at the heart. In this image, Lady with Flowers, a number of things are going on. For openers, the simple rule of thirds is expanded to include two quadrants – the face … Continue reading →

Roving Reporter… Flash!! Turks Cap Lily to be huge Bloom this year! Don McGowan, naturalist and nature photographer, on a recent scouting trip with Bob Grytten on Blue Ridge Parkway reports that from what he sees, there will be a … Continue reading →

As I sit here waiting for a video to upload, my mind drifts to some words that came my way over the years that help describe the process of gaining understanding about things. That may sound like a broad statement, … Continue reading →

Yesterday, about dinner time, Carol & I headed over to Frog Level Brewery. We grabbed a pizza and salad on the way and enjoyed the nice backyard deck & patio along Richland Creek. The light begins to change around 6PM, … Continue reading →

Saturday, Carol & I were in Asheville. Each June and October Art in the Park is scheduled in Asheville, NC. For three consecutive Saturdays, Artists gather. This year I decided to talk with the artists vs. just looking at their … Continue reading →